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1950s Maps of Montgomery County, North Carolina

Explore 13 historic maps of Montgomery County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Montgomery County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Montgomery County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Montgomery County, NC maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Norman, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Norman, 1953 Print
    1950 Norman
    1953 Print · USGS
    The town of Norman and the surrounding Sandhills region appear here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape tied to the Norfolk Southern railroad. Trace family sites at Leakes Sch, the Williamson Cem, or settlements like Wind Blow and Derby.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central North Carolina in the early sixties shows a landscape of growing towns and military hubs before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Piedmont through Wake Forest, Siler City, and the large Fort Bragg Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and South Carolina borderlands are shown in detail during a period of significant growth and reservoir development. Trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway or find family roots in towns like China Grove, Misenheimer, and Lincolnton.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Charlotte
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-1950s shows a region of rapid growth and industrial expansion centered around Charlotte. Trace the era's infrastructure through the Southern railroad lines and locate significant landmarks like the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot and Lake Norman.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Sandhills are captured in the mid-fifties during a period of steady regional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Siler City or locate landmarks such as Falls of Neuse and Camp Mackall.
  16. 1956 Map of Mount Gilead East, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Gilead East, 1957 Print
    1956 Mount Gilead East
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Montgomery and Richmond County line comes to life in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of small farms and historic churches. Researchers can locate the State Town Creek Indian Mound Res, trace the Norfolk Southern rail line, and find old family sites like Littles Mill and Sharon Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Harrisville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Harrisville, 1957 Print
    1956 Harrisville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Montgomery and Richmond Counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of small settlements and mountain peaks. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Capels Mill, the Parsons-Howell School, and Blackwood Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Mount Gilead West, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Gilead West, 1957 Print
    1956 Mount Gilead West
    1957 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding the Pee Dee and Rocky rivers shows a landscape of rail-connected towns and riverside power in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local parishes like Providence Ch and the rural community of Cedar Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Albemarle, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Albemarle, 1958 Print
    1957 Albemarle
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Stanly County landscape in the mid-fifties is defined by the growing city of Albemarle and the newly formed reservoirs along the Yadkin River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bethel Ch, Goggins Mine, and the old Austins Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Denton, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Denton, 1958 Print
    1957 Denton
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the foothills of Davidson County during the late fifties, rural life centered on the banks of the Yadkin and the local rail lines. Researchers can trace family sites like Jackson Hill, rural congregations at New Jerusalem Ch, and the workings of the Silver Mine.
  31. 1957 Map of Troy, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Troy, 1958 Print
    1957 Troy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was a landscape of river-valley settlements and rural industry in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and remote communities like Ophir or Flint Hill, along with dozens of local steeples including Clarks Grove Ch and Ropers Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Asheboro, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Asheboro, 1959 Print
    1957 Asheboro
    1959 Print · USGS
    Randolph County's rural and industrial character is captured here during the late fifties, centered on the growing town of Asheboro. Researchers can trace old family roots at Whynot, locate the State Prison (Camp 406), or find numerous rural landmarks like Tabernacle Sch and Callicutts Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Jackson Springs, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Jackson Springs, 1961 Print
    1957 Jackson Springs
    1961 Print · USGS
    Moore and Richmond counties in the late 1950s reflect a mix of military presence and quiet rural life. Researchers can trace families near Jackson Springs, locate the old Hoffman High Sch, or find rural landmarks like Marcus Grove Ch and Millstone Lake.
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